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Leadership

Tod Elkins
Associate AIA, LEED AP, Managing Principal

Tod offers a unique blend 25 years of architectural experience along with an exceptional ability to connect with – and connect – people. He leads the office and makes connections on every level, developing and maintaining both internal and external relationships for mutual success.

Scott Beckman
AIA, LEED AP, Digital Design Principal

Scott brings over 18 years of experience, offering a blend of design and advanced technical expertise. His passion for Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology has resulted in the firm being on the front end of maximizing the benefits of new technologies in design and production efficiencies.

Barbara Gates
Marketing Director

Barbara brings nearly 15 years of experience in marketing and communications. She directs all marketing strategy, planning, tactics, and business development efforts for the firm, as well as communication efforts to support existing and new business relationships. Her specialty is making other people look good.

David Haaland
AIA, Technical and Operations Principal

David’s nearly 20 years of experience has provided him a practical approach to architecture – making buildings easier to build, use, operate, and live in. As the resident building code expert, he steers each of the firm’s developments through its individual twists and turns to deliver a successful project.

David Miller
AIA, LEED AP, Design Principal

David has over 15 years of experience and is known for his ability to listen to clients and translate their vision, however complex, in an inventive and creative way. He oversees the creative process within the firm, working with team members to identify innovative solutions and follow through on project details.

Bart Nelson
AIA, LEED AP, Senior Project Designer

Bart brings over 30 years of experience and serves as one of the lead designers of the firm. His greatest strength is understanding and visually representing the client’s vision, program, multi-faceted needs and concerns from the project’s outset – resulting in more successful processes and projects.

Robb Olsen
Associate AIA, Business Manager

Robb offers a unique blend of over 25 years of finance experience in the A/E industry with a degree in architecture. His unique perspective, understanding, and experience allows for a more seamless execution as he oversees business, finance, human resources, and project review management needs for the firm.

Rick Wessling
AIA, Senior Project Manager

Rick has more than 35 years of experience, and excels at designing and delivering complex projects on time and on budget. Whether designing a new building, overseeing deferred maintenance, or leading a phased renovation, he brings wisdom, experience, and thoughtful, consultative perspectives to each project.

Our Team

Mary Barnett
Associate AIA, Project Manager
Sarah Davis
Associate IIDA, Senior Interior Designer
Lafayette Doty
AIAS, Student Intern
Ashlyn Grynol
Associate AIA, LEED AP, Project Manager
Joshua Highley
Associate AIA, Designer
Greg Johnson
Associate AIA, Designer
Rachel Keenan
Associate AIA, Office Manager
Devon Lundy
AIA, LEED AP, Project Architect
Louis Martin
Associate AIA, Designer
Neil Reardon
Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Designer
John Seppanen
AIA, LEED AP, Senior Project Architect
Meggen Skilling
Associate AIA, Designer

What Our Clients Say

“UrbanWorks is very collaborative in design approach.  They have been engaging and integrated our feedback in ways that strengthen the project.”

—Martha Lantz, Executive Director, Touchstone Mental Health

“Drawings produced by UrbanWorks reflect an expert understanding of the building process and are extremely well coordinated.”

—Dave Rollins, Vice President, Kraus Anderson

“The Henderson is an exceptional building and fits so beautifully into the neighborhood. Hats off to the design team and all those who obviously put a great deal of “heart”
into making the facility a wonderful success and a fitting tribute to Marge.
I’m sure she is thrilled to tears with the result.”

–Jeff Henderson, Former Mayor of Shakopee

“UrbanWorks’ attention to detail, and openness to support the modeling process
was far superior to any other architect I have worked with.
I would recommend them to anyone looking to start a new project.”

—Nathan House, Integrated Construction Coordinator, Mortenson Construction

“UrbanWorks does a great job with the budget. They aren’t overly attached
to trendy magazine cover solutions, but rather find the
right balance that creates a solution that works best for us.”

—Chris Wilson, Director of Real Estate Development, Project for Pride in Living

“When we build off plans designed by UrbanWorks, we have fewer change orders,
and a lower cost per square foot. At every step of the process, they work with us
to manage the budget. And, they finish their drawings!”

—Mike Benedict, Executive Vice President, Frana Companies